Last Time the Detroit Lions Started 3-0

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

The last time the Detroit Lions started an NFL season 3-0 was in 2011, which ended with a loss to the New Orleans Saints in the wild-card round.

Detroit posted a 10-6 regular season record, including a 5-0 start before losing to the San Francisco 49ers during Week 6.ย 

Throughout this season, quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns, and wide receiver Calvin Johnson caught 96 passes for 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns.

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.